May 25, 2018 The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers of a multi-state outbreak of Burkholderia cepacia complex, which is also commonly known as Bcc or B. cepacia. The outbreak has been linked…
Continue readingFor Each Woman Who Dies in Childbirth in U.S., 70 Others Nearly Die
May 10, 2018 Not everyone is aware of the alarming maternal mortality and injury situation in America. The U.S. has a higher rate of maternal death than any other developed country and, while maternal mortality…
Continue readingConstruction One of the Most Dangerous Industries for California Workers
April 25, 2018 When it comes to construction in California, business is booming. Almost 28,000 new construction workers were hired in Southern California alone from February 2017 to 2018, and the rush is on to…
Continue readingSelf-Driving Uber Fatally Strikes Woman, Uber Suspends Program
March 22, 2018 The heated debate about self-driving vehicles has been reignited after a 49-year-old woman was struck and killed by a self-driving Uber that was being tested on Arizona roads. The woman was attempting…
Continue readingWhistleblower Scores Victory with Revived Case Against Merck and Others
March 15, 2018 A whistleblower who originally brought a case against three major drug companies in 2009 will have another chance to make his case. The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit…
Continue readingMedtronic Recalls Defective Implanted Defibrillators
March 1, 2018 Medtronic has announced a recall of its Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy with Defibrillation and Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators due to a manufacturing error that can prevent the devices from properly administering a shock. The…
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3 Common myths about distracted driving
Most people know that distracted driving is dangerous, but many still engage in the behavior. Many believe that they can safely multitask behind the wheel – that they are the exception to the rule….
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The dangers of full-face snorkel masks
When traveling to tropical locations, many tourists enjoy snorkeling. The allure of taking a glimpse into the ocean is something that many people want to partake in. Unfortunately, snorkeling can be dangerous. And an…
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Looking back at the 2017 California wildfires
Many Californians would like to forget the 2017 wildfires that devastated the state. But doing so is impossible, because signs of the fire are everywhere. According to the Washington Post, the 2017 fires burned…
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Signs of nursing home abuse and neglect
Every year, families across the country make the difficult decision to place a loved one in a nursing home. When a loved one is no longer able to live alone or live independently, a…
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